Rain Sensing Wipers

[Doru]

Originally Posted by X5SND

Do we have any idea as to why some say the rain sensor needs to be re-initialized after a windscreen replacement and others don't seem to be affected? I just had my windscreen swapped out for a CC glass screen, and don't have any issues with it functioning properly....

Same here. I changed 2 windshields on the e39 and e 53, and I didn't need to re-initialize. Both work perfect.

[e30cabrio]

Mine does not work (rain sensor) and I have odd sporadic intermittent function (just runs or 8-10 seconds between wipes no matter where the switch is).

[fmugur]

When the windshield is replaced the sensor is the same, only the lenses are new. Mostly, you only have to initialized if you changed the sensor however the new windshield might have different angles of reflexion based on material or quality and that will mess the stored value as references...

[X5SND]

Originally Posted by fmugur

When the windshield is replaced the sensor is the same, only the lenses are new. Mostly, you only have to initialized if you changed the sensor however the new windshield might have different angles of reflexion based on material or quality and that will mess the stored value as references...

Interesting....Thank you!

[e30cabrio]

I could not get GT1 to let me in to the module. I got all the branches highlighted but then could not go anywhere.

INPA shows this:

[Ricky Bobby]

can you post me a screen shot of DIS cabrio? I don't use INPA but would try to help you solve the issues in DIS if possible

[e30cabrio]

I can't get into it now but brought the laptop & cable to work and will try when I can slip away.

My problem seems to be getting past diagnosis & into actions (interacting/modifying the car)

Thanks!

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

I can't get into it now but brought the laptop & cable to work and will try when I can slip away.

My problem seems to be getting past diagnosis & into actions (interacting/modifying the car)

Thanks!

After I do my initial diagnosis/scan of all modules in DIS, then I would select by clicking the module, then reading the fault memory of the module, and clicking the error that is giving me problems, and see if there is a test plan for it, if not, just clicking the error usually pulls up detailed info in the bottom section which describes the error more precise.

[e30cabrio]

I have gotten that far but then run out of actions (the green arrow or something to click on that lets me move forward)

Thanks

[Ricky Bobby]

did you clear the errors and does it immediately come back? There might not be a test plan but there should be "control module functions" available if you highlight the module